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GPSC Class 1-2 2024 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set
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Q1 · Indus Valley Civilization
Which of the following Indus Valley Civilization sites is known for evidence of a specialized bead-making workshop and fire altars?
- A. Harappa
- B. Kalibangan
- C. Lothal
- D. Banawali
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Testing options against known site features: Lothal is famous for its dockyard, a specialized bead-making factory/workshop, and fire altars. Kalibangan also has fire altars but is not noted for bead-making workshops. Lothal uniquely combines both the specialized bead-making workshop and fire altars, matching the question exactly.
Q2 · Delhi Sultanate and Mughal rule in Gujarat
Which Mughal emperor annexed Gujarat to the Mughal Empire in 1573 after the Battle of Sarnal?
- A. Babur
- B. Humayun
- C. Akbar
- D. Jahangir
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Akbar annexed Gujarat to the Mughal Empire in 1573 after defeating the Gujarat Sultanate forces, significantly expanding Mughal control in western India.
Q3 · World geography
Which ocean current flows along the western coast of South America and is responsible for creating arid conditions in coastal Peru and northern Chile?
- A. Gulf Stream
- B. Kuroshio Current
- C. Humboldt Current
- D. Canary Current
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The Humboldt (Peru) Current is a cold ocean current that flows northward along South America's west coast, causing upwelling and creating coastal desert conditions.
Q4 · Rivers of Gujarat
Which among the following rivers is the longest in Gujarat?
- A. Sabarmati
- B. Narmada
- C. Tapi
- D. Mahi
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Narmada is the longest river in Gujarat with a total length of approximately 1,312 km, originating from Amarkantak Plateau in Madhya Pradesh and draining into the Arabian Sea.
Q5 · Wildlife and protected areas
Velavadar National Park in Bhavnagar district is primarily known for the conservation of which species?
- A. Indian Wild Ass
- B. Blackbuck
- C. Great Indian Bustard
- D. Sloth Bear
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Velavadar Blackbuck National Park is specifically dedicated to the conservation of Blackbuck antelope, housing more than 3,000 individuals and having the highest concentration of blackbucks in India.
Q6 · Climate change
The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, aims to limit global temperature rise to well below how many degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels?
- A. 1.0°C
- B. 1.5°C
- C. 2.0°C
- D. 3.0°C
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, while pursuing efforts to limit it to 1.5°C to reduce climate change risks.
Q7 · Gujarat Legislative Assembly
What is the total strength of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly as per the current delimitation?
- A. 162 members
- B. 175 members
- C. 182 members
- D. 200 members
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The Gujarat Legislative Assembly has 182 elected members representing various constituencies across the state, making it one of the larger state assemblies in India.
Q8 · Economic and social development
Consider the following statements regarding India's economic reforms of 1991: 1. It introduced the concept of disinvestment in public sector undertakings. 2. Industrial licensing was completely abolished for all sectors. 3. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) was permitted in select sectors. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- A. 1 and 3 only
- B. 2 and 3 only
- C. 1 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer and solution
Answer: A
The 1991 reforms introduced disinvestment and permitted FDI in select sectors. However, industrial licensing was not completely abolished; certain sectors like defense and atomic energy still required licensing.
Q9 · Ports and trade
Kandla Port in Gujarat was renamed in 2017 as:
- A. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Port
- B. Deendayal Port
- C. Mahatma Gandhi Port
- D. Jawaharlal Nehru Port
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Kandla Port was officially renamed Deendayal Port in 2017 under the Indian Ports Act, 1908, in honor of political philosopher Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.
Q10 · Heritage and tourism
Dholavira, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for which of the following features? 1. An advanced water harvesting and reservoir system 2. Use of stone as the primary construction material 3. Discovery of large Harappan inscriptions possibly representing early signboards Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A. 1 and 2 only
- B. 1 and 3 only
- C. 2 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer and solution
Answer: D
All three statements correctly describe Dholavira's distinctive features: its sophisticated water management system with cascading reservoirs, extensive use of stone construction (unlike other Harappan sites), and discovery of 10 large stone inscriptions in Indus script.
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